Add a touch of warmth and elegance to your garden with these stunning Ranunculus Vortex Orange Apricot plants. Part of the sought-after Vortex series, this variety produces large, densely layered, rose-like double blooms in beautiful shades of orange and apricot. The ruffled petals create a luxurious, almost peony-like appearance that looks equally striking in garden borders and in a vase as a cut flower.
Ranunculus Vortex Orange Apricot is a reliable spring-flowering perennial that forms neat clumps of finely divided green foliage, topped with an abundance of long-stemmed blooms. The flowers are long-lasting and make an exceptional addition to fresh-cut arrangements. This variety thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny position, rewarding you with weeks of colour throughout the spring and into early summer.
This listing is for 3 or 6 established plants, each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball, ready to plant out into your garden or containers.
What's Included:
- 3 or 6 x Ranunculus Vortex Orange Apricot plants
- Each supplied in a 1 litre root-ball
- Established and ready to plant
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Ranunculus asiaticus 'Vortex Orange Apricot'
- Common Names: Ranunculus, Persian Buttercup
- Classification: Tuberous Perennial
- Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30–40 cm × 20–30 cm
- Growth Habit: Clump-Forming, Upright
- Perfect For: Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Arrangements
- Flowering Time: Spring to Early Summer
- Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-Drained, Fertile Soil
- Watering: Regular watering during the growing season; avoid waterlogging
- Hardiness: Hardy Perennial (may benefit from a protective mulch in prolonged cold spells)
- Attracts: Bees and Pollinators
- Foliage: Finely Divided, Bright Green Leaves
Planting and Care Tips:
- Plant in a sheltered, sunny spot with well-drained soil for the best flowering results.
- Space plants approximately 20–25 cm apart to allow good air circulation.
- Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering.
- Apply a balanced liquid feed every two to three weeks during the flowering period to encourage more blooms.
- Deadhead spent flowers to prolong the flowering display.
- In colder regions, apply a layer of mulch around the base of the plants in autumn to protect the tubers over winter.
Notes: Available in Orange Apricot, a warm and inviting tone that blends beautifully with other spring-flowering perennials and bulbs.